Ruff (Kemphaan)

Philomachus pugnax (284)

Zulu name: -

Other names: -

Equipment: Canon 40D, 100-400mm Canon lens

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Ruff
September 2008 Marievale, Gauteng Adult-transitional into non breeding plumage
Ruff
September 2009 Marievale, Gauteng Adult non breeding

Experiences with species

Ruffs are common non breeding migrants, normally arriving in South Africa in early Spring. Flocks seen at Marievale number in the hundreds.